Radio noir with Philip Marlowe

Has there ever been a detective as cool as Philip Marlowe, the pulp fiction creation of Raymond Chandler? As quick with a wisecrack as he was with gun, Marlowe worked the lonely streets and seedy alleys of ’30 L.A. “I needed a drink,” runs one... Continue

Comedy at Murphy's

After debuting on Letterman, comedian Mike E. Winfield has appeared on Showtime's “Comics Without Borders,” Comedy Central's “Live at Gotham” and won a reoccurring role on NBC's “The Office.” And by the way, he hates it when people say they don't remember the beginning of... Continue

Petanque Club hosts national championships

The Valley of the Moon Petanque Club, a 28 year-old organization that has maintained courts off the Sonoma Plaza for 25 years will host the U.S. Petanque Federation’s national men’s, women’s and mixed doubles championships May 17-19. A total of 175 petanque players from around... Continue

Sound check: Butch Engle

(By Jackson Love | Student Reporter) Sonoma may be a small town but there is no shortage of talent in it. Butch Engle, for example, who is familiar to Sonomans for his popular Reader’s Theatre series. But that is only a small part of the... Continue

A new (old) approach to animal treatment

Dear Dr. Forsythe: Lately I have been a little concerned about my seven-year-old Labrador, Maya. She has really slowed down and really seems weaker in the rear legs. Last year I got her a prescription for an anti-inflammatory and it seemed to perk her up... Continue

Letter: Sonoma hotels oppose Hotel Limitation Measure

As owners and representatives of hotels in Sonoma of 25 rooms or more, we feel it is important for us to take a position on the proposed Hotel Limitation Measure and try and help clear up some of the facts related to our industry in... Continue

Office space needed; hinky hotel poll; and Safeway gas

Rumors are swirling as to the fate of the downtown property at 158-162 W. Napa St. Now wholly owned by Westamerica Bank after foreclosure proceedings, the prime property will soon go up for sale. Who might buy the parcel, which is located across the street... Continue

Fugitive couple snared by massive dragnet

The two suspects who outran police in a stolen car, triggering a massive search by officers, dogs and helicopter, remain in jail on $250,00 bail each. James Craig Rivas, 37, and Marissa Lablanche Serafino, 33, both of Oakland, were arrested May 1 after a four-hour... Continue

At market

Former Sonoma Mayor Joanne Sanders, Mayor Ken Brown and Councilmember David Cook, along with Renee Sanders and Dylann Thibodeau, celebrate the opening of the Tuesday Night Farmer's Market. A large crowd turned out to enjoy the early-season produce, a range of prepared food and live... Continue

Free mammograms for uninsured women

For the month of May, the Sonoma Valley Hospital will provide free mammograms to uninsured and underinsured Sonoma Valley women. The first step is to obtain an order from a physician, who can fax the information to SVH at 935.5271. Those who do not have... Continue

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